> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.valyu.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Patent Search API for AI Agents - Search 8M+ US Patents

> Access 8M+ US patents through one API. Full-text semantic search across utility, design, and plant patents for AI agents, IP research, and innovation tracking.

Search 8M+ US patents through Valyu's unified API. Get full-text semantic search across utility, design, and plant patents from 2001 onwards.

## Dataset Overview

| Property      | Value                                      |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Source ID** | `valyu/valyu-patents`                      |
| **Size**      | 8M+ patents                                |
| **Coverage**  | Utility, design, and plant patents (2001+) |
| **Updates**   | Weekly                                     |
| **Data Type** | Unstructured (full-text)                   |

## What You Get

* **Full-text search** - Search across claims, descriptions, and abstracts
* **Inventor metadata** - Inventor names and assignee information
* **Classification codes** - CPC and IPC classification for filtering
* **Citation networks** - Prior art references and forward citations
* **Filing dates** - Priority dates and publication dates

## Quick Start

<CodeGroup>
  ```python Python theme={null}
  from valyu import Valyu

  valyu = Valyu()

  response = valyu.search(
      "machine learning optimization neural network training",
      search_type="proprietary",
      included_sources=["valyu/valyu-patents"],
      max_num_results=10
  )

  for result in response.results:
      print(f"Title: {result.title}")
      print(f"URL: {result.url}")
      print(f"Content: {result.content[:400]}...")
  ```

  ```javascript JavaScript theme={null}
  import { Valyu } from "valyu-js";

  const valyu = new Valyu();

  const response = await valyu.search(
    "machine learning optimization neural network training",
    {
      searchType: "proprietary",
      includedSources: ["valyu/valyu-patents"],
      maxNumResults: 10
    }
  );

  response.results.forEach((result) => {
    console.log(`Title: ${result.title}`);
    console.log(`URL: ${result.url}`);
    console.log(`Content: ${result.content.slice(0, 400)}...`);
  });
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Patent Types

| Type        | Description                           | Use Case                       |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Utility** | New processes, machines, compositions | Technology research, prior art |
| **Design**  | New ornamental designs                | Product design research        |
| **Plant**   | New plant varieties                   | Agricultural innovation        |

## Use Cases

* **Prior art search** - Find existing patents before filing
* **Freedom to operate** - Assess patent landscape for new products
* **Competitive intelligence** - Track competitor patent portfolios
* **Technology scouting** - Identify emerging innovations
* **Licensing opportunities** - Find patents available for licensing

## Combine with Research Data

Pair patents with academic research for comprehensive innovation analysis:

```python theme={null}
response = valyu.search(
    "CRISPR gene editing delivery methods",
    search_type="proprietary",
    included_sources=[
        "valyu/valyu-patents",
        "valyu/valyu-arxiv",
        "valyu/valyu-pubmed"
    ],
    max_num_results=20
)
```

## Related Data Sources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="arXiv" icon="file-lines" href="/sources/arxiv">
    2.5M+ research preprints
  </Card>

  <Card title="SEC Filings" icon="building-columns" href="/sources/sec-filings">
    3M+ regulatory documents
  </Card>
</CardGroup>